Why choose a coach for your grief? What does a coach do?
Following the loss of a child, countless questions can flood your mind: Why? Why me? What next? How can I survive? Can I? What if? In the grip of such overwhelming grief, it can feel impossible to see beyond the pain.
There is a future, even if it feels invisible right now. Through my personal journey with grief, I can help guide you to rediscover your worth and begin to access a purposeful and fulfilling life—one lived with love and meaning.
As your coach, I will help you identify the goals you want to achieve and explore the barriers that have kept you from reaching them so far. Together, we will formulate a personalized plan and take the first steps on your journey of transformation.
Why I am a coach
I live in Cornwall, England, with my partner, surrounded by the natural beauty that shapes our daily lives. Together, we care for a small holding that includes horses, goats, poultry, and our treasured dogs. Our days are deeply rooted in the love of the natural world and the animals we nurture.
My journey has been varied, enriched by a wide range of life experiences – from farming and rural life to being a mother, a receptionist, an educator, and a therapist. Each of these roles has taught me resilience, empathy, and the importance of connection – both with people and with nature.
The experiences of the past few years, especially during and after COVID, have highlighted how privileged I am to live and work in such an enchanting environment – a privilege not available to everyone. My own encounters with grief and trauma have been profoundly influenced and healed by animals and the natural world. This has strengthened my desire to share these experiences with others, helping them find solace, connection, and renewal through nature and animal-assisted interactions.
'Thank you so much Cheryl....you are such an amazingly kind person ' from a grieving client
Healing Your Trauma Welcome At our smallholding, we offer Animal Assisted Therapy for all ages and abilities, with a special focus on supporting neurodiverse clients and those recovering from grief or trauma. Our therapies provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children and families can explore, grow, and begin healing at their own pace. My journey into this work comes from personal experience. After experiencing a sudden trauma that left both my partner and me with PTSD, I found support through counselling and spiritual therapies. This journey helped me heal past wounds, including the loss of my first-born child, experiences of narcissistic abuse, and patterns of co-dependency. It also gave me a deep understanding of the challenges that many families face every day. Through further study and listening to families navigating grief, the complexities of raising neurodiverse children, and the ups and downs of work and education, I now offer coaching and support to help you move through these challenges. I’ve walked this path myself, and I know how overwhelming life’s hurdles can feel. My goal is to help you find balance, clarity, and fulfillment, so that you and your family can thrive—at home, at school, and in work or personal life. Let’s work together to help you and your family heal, grow, and flourish.
From these experiences I have a desire to help more people who have life struggles, to assist them to find their true selves and like me, enjoy success and fulfilment in all areas of their lives.
